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| Q&A: Slalom Pro Mike Maysey (2489 Posts)
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Commuter Bikes
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On 8/4/2007 Pauliwog
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Hey Mike, since you know a lot about bikes, I've got a question about commuter bikes. Currently I have 2 good 20+ year old 26" wheel bikes(Raleigh and Giant) I've rebuilt into pretty good commuter bikes and am using 100psi Schwalbe Marathon Kevlar tires on both. Fenders and Cargo racks front and back on both.
I've recently acquired an old use Trek 520 frame for 700cm wheels and am thinking about setting it up as a commuter bike and likely with 100psi Schwalbe Marathons as well and same handlebar setup as the other bikes(the venerable Scott bar that has a one piece tube, multiple hand positions with the plastic connnector in the front/middle made more for upright riding and mountain bike use but is a great commuter handlebar setup, know the one I mean?).
What's your opinion on 26" vs 700cm setups for commuter use(12+ miles/day night and day, dry and rain use) with fairly heavily loaded panniers and cargo racks and fenders front and back? Thanks - Paul
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We're gonna miss you.
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On 7/2/2007
Kenny
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Yep, I know what you mean...
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On 6/20/2007 Pauliwog
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....We just bought our first house and between fixing stupid stuff the previous owners did or neglected to do and working extra hours to pay for improvements I'm pretty much tied for time and money to the house for now. CSA races only for me this year, man I can't wait to get out of the house and go backpacking this coming weekend. Schlater-P
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Pauly
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On 6/17/2007
mike maysey
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United States
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I'm probably not going to make any races outta SoCal this summer as my work schedule has changed taking out of town almost every week and my school schedule as well. Sucks to be a career-man right now but I gotta do it. I only have two more semesters after this one I'm currently in, so hopefully next summer I will have more time to travel and race.
Until then...
I'll be in Gilroy next week working. I'm thinking I might bring a surfboard with me and try to get to Santa Cruz for a session one day after work. Anyone up that way want to take me up on a surf? 562-308-8313
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Not racing the Oregon State Games
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On 6/9/2007 Some Guy from Oregon
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Hey Mike, I did'nt realize you guys had a race "down there" the same weekend, congrats on the placing. Do you know if you're making it to Hood River yet? Schlater - P
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thanks Mel!
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On 6/8/2007
Dave - Skaterbuilt
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United States
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...you're a sweety! Cool shots...post em' on the SB message board or slalomskateboarder.com...or maybe I will...Yep, Kyle is traned pretty well:
"GO MAYSEY GO"!!!!
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Harbor/Peck Park Pics
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On 6/6/2007
Mel
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As Kyle would say...Go Maysey Go!
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jason bishop
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On 6/2/2007
mike maysey
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Your setup sounds good. Personally, I wouldn't ride Gumballs, but if they work for you, they work.
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Gumballs
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On 5/27/2007 Jason Bishop
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Ive put 78 mm Gumballs on my Maysey to ride to work. It works great, smooth ride without rubbing out. Mike would you advocate these wheels for GS on trackers?
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State Games of Oregon June 1st, 2nd, 3rd
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On 5/25/2007 Pauliwog
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Mike, Do you still live in Hegstrom's area or are you farther north now? You should come up to the State Games race just so someone gives Dong some competition since he's out of retirement sorta(I'm tired of chasing him). - P
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Nuts
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On 5/25/2007 Jason Bishop
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The nuts flip over is working fine. The foot locks in and doesnt budge! Nice one Mike!
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yo Cat
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On 5/24/2007
mike maysey
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United States
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I don't have a photo handy but the concept is simple. Instead of putting all the truck bolt nuts on the bottom (truck side), like normal, I flip the inner truck bolts of the front truck so that the nuts are now on the deck (does that sound funny or what??) so that when I stand on the deck the nuts are underfoot.
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Wheelbases and footstops and stuff
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On 5/23/2007 Pauliwog
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Hey Mike, thanks for your thoughts on all the above(or below). Adios - P
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Hey Mike
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On 5/21/2007
Cat
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Could you post a pic of the top of your deck so I can see the placements of that which you speak about!
Thanks bud!
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4 cents
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On 5/21/2007
mike maysey
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United States
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"...have you noticed the same increased traction with shorter wheelbases on T/S? I remember you wrote about bringing your T/S setup down from 18" to 17.5" and the ease of manuevering was a noticable advantage, but what about traction?"
Honestly, I hadn't thought about the traction issue until you brought it up. In fact, I would have to agree that the shorter wheelbase increases traction. I don't think I can quantify that however I think it might have to do with physiology. I'm am average size guy. 5' 10" and 175ish lbs. For me, I found that a longer wheelbase was harder to keep going in the direction I wanted. I rode a 23" wheelbase for a while in GS but when I shifted too much weight either forward or back, I found my wheels at the opposite end got light. Sometimes to the point of either the front wheels trying to wash out of the back end kicking out and pitching me. Perhaps wheelbases are more dependant on the width of the riders shoulders or some other physical characteristic of the rider? I know Kosick rides a fairly short wheelbase for GS, about 21" I think, but he makes it work. Maybe his shoulders are narrower than Chickens, who rides a 23 1/2"? I don't know but certainly something to think about.
Footstops...hey use what works. I just like the simplicity of the inverted bolt.
"I am goofy foot, so, I put my front foot foot-stopper bolt/washer in a hole on the RIGHT side of truck mounting holes(and about 3/4" behind the front bolt of the front truck). Conversely, for my rear foot, the bolt/washer arrangement is on the LEFT side of the track of holes, and I generally have it 1/2" to 1" behind the rearmost rear bolt of the rear truck. Hopefully that makes some semblance of sense."
Personally, I too am a goofyfoot and my stance covers three bolts in front and three bolts in back. Just works on my boards. I understand that different boards take a different stance, that's just what works for this kid.
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2 More Cents
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On 5/12/2007 Same Guy as Before
wrote in from
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Now that I'm back and re-read by suboptimally written entry, I'll add that my foot placement setup is in conjuction with a modified Tracker RT-X in front pos wedged 15 degrees(which definately moves the axle forward), and a Phase I Splitfire in the rear with 5 degrees neg wedging. Schlater - P
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Wheelbases, bolts and foot placers
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On 5/11/2007 Paul Howard
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United States
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Hey Mike, 2 things:
1) Remember when the topic of using a wheelbase no longer than 22" for G/S came up and we both noted that we both were losing traction with wheelbases longer than that? Well, Today I ran a T/S course on a small shallow hill and I had my wheelbase set at 18.6-ish inches instead of the usual 19.25-ish inches because I hadn't bothered to re-lengthen it after a prolonged spell of running flat ground tight courses(not "cyber" but with offsets and sub-5' centers). After a while I changed back to 19.25" and started sliding around more than what I was sliding at 18.6". So, after a few more runs to convine myself it wasn't a fluke, I kept sliding about the same. Then, I changed back to 18.6" and it really seemed to slide less and hold on more. This surprized me but then I thought about the 22" on G/S conversation.
So, have you noticed the same increased traction with shorter wheelbases on T/S? I remember you wrote about bringing your T/S setup down from 18" to 17.5" and the ease of manuevering was a noticable advantage, but what about traction?
2)My 2 Cents on bolts and foot stoppers: I use 2 decks with numerous holes drilled in it for both the front and back trucks so I can have a wide selection of wheelbases/footings. I used to just use the bolts from the mounting of the truck as most people do. I never found a place where my feet truly where in the "sweet-spot" by stopping them with any of the bolts that mounts the truck. So, I use a shorter screw with the head on the bottom of the deck(with a hole/divit in the riser to accomodate it) projecting upward through the top with a stack of washers topped by a lock-nut. The stack of washers typically is about 3/4" to 1" high for both my front and rear foot foot-stoppers. Some people like them that high some hate it, personal preference I guess.
Also, I am goofy foot, so, I put my front foot foot-stopper bolt/washer in a hole on the RIGHT side of truck mounting holes(and about 3/4" behind the front bolt of the front truck). Conversely, for my rear foot, the bolt/washer arrangement is on the LEFT side of the track of holes, and I generally have it 1/2" to 1" behind the rearmost rear bolt of the rear truck. Hopefully that makes some semblance of sense. Gotta go- Paul
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Bolts
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On 5/7/2007 Jason Bishop
wrote in from
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Thanks Mike, will give it a try. We have a race on Saturday so I will let you know how it goes!
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Jason
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On 5/6/2007
mike maysey
wrote in from
United States
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Hey Jason, here's what I do to keep my foot stable. I flip the inner truck bolts over on the front truck so that the nuts are on top. It keeps my front foot from sliding pretty well. Just make sure when you do it to either use the length bolt to that the nut only sticks up or break the bolt off flush with the nut. I've tried to use the flipped bolt footstop with bolts poking up through the nuts about a 1/4" and it doesn't feel right. Plus it seems like a bit of a hazard. Use the bolts with only the nuts showing on top and you'll be stoked.
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MIKE, PUMP STATION 4/15/07
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On 5/1/2007
Cat
wrote in from
United States
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGhi4lQ_jTU
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Hybrid
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On 4/28/2007 Jason Bishop
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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I have only just stated slalom so I have the basic Tracker RTS and RTX trucks with the original bushings in th erear truck and the new Khiro Oranges on the front which seems to suit my weight. I have double wedged the front truck, the back remins flat with a few risers to compensate the front. I use the last bolt holes on the rear and the first on the front. I find I get a better pump that way and the wheelbase is more stable for my weight. I use yellow zig zags on the front and green on the rear with rockn ron ballistech missiles. I am about to fashion a foot stop to stabilise my front foot which tends to move around a little when I skate. Have you any sugestions as to what would suit, any product out there?
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Maysey HS
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On 4/26/2007
mike maysey
wrote in from
United States
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Good to hear Jason. How do you have yours set up?
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pumpstation
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On 4/19/2007
mikemaysey
wrote in from
United States
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oops, the link below is wrong...this is the right one
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2023048307
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Pumpstation
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On 4/19/2007
mikemaysey
wrote in from
United States
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New video posted from last weekends Pumpstation race. It actually cuts off right before my wipeout.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.myvideos&MyToken=ab4e9ab0-54d8-4925-a93c-43898626c69c
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Maysey Hybrid
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On 4/18/2007 Jason
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Mike I have been riding yourSkaterbuilt Hybrid model for about three months now. Its a great board.Just thought I'd let you know.
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